Planning Your Podcast

  • Planning takes a lot of time if you want to be successful. Below are some ideas to consider. Also, visit the links available under "Online Resources" for more tips and planning guides.
  • What is the subject of your podcast?
  • What is the goal of your podcast? (sharing information, discussion, interview, directions for a project, reviewing meetings/fieldtrips, advertisement, play)
  • Who is your target audience? (students, teachers, community)
  • How how long do you want the podcast to be? (one episode, or one episode with many segments)
  • Will students be grouped and have roles? How many speakers will there be? (host, interviewee, etc)
  • How often do you want to publish podcasts? (montly, bi-monthly, weekly, once)
  • Where will the podcast recording take place? (quiet area needed)

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Podcasting Tips

  • Make audio tracks more engaging. Add music, sounds, interviews, several voices, etc.
  • Video footage alone does not make an effective and engaging podcast. Add narration, captions, transitions, musics, sounds, graphics, demonstrations, etc.
  • If you are planning a series, consider using the same intro and closing for each podcast.